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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-18

NOR COUNTY COMMISSlONER
~ A. the request Of many friends ! announce
myself n,y :, e sc:pdidsts tor County Commissionsr.
County Convention. Your innuence rospoct-
fully solicited. akNRY =. HARTMAN,
mlHuoSW East Lampoter TOWnship.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-18
nOR COUNTY AUDITOR,

Of Paradise township. subject 70 the decision Q
the Democratic Convention TO bo held July q
1851. 1un6tto4Ws
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-18
NOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
A. T. RlNGWALT.
Grocer. First Ward. City. Subject TO Demo.
cratic rules. al.uo4W

HOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
SOLOMON ZEAMER, Farmer,
Of West Henpneld township. Subject 70 the
Decision Of tho Democratic Convention.
Ar9tld4W
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11

No man who does not undertake to
see and determine for himself, by in.
vestigation, can know so we'll as the
board of county commissioners what
the necessities of the county are in the
matter of a court house and jail. The
hoard has made itself thoroughly famil.
lar with the subject. The unanimous
opinion is that the county must have
q place of security for its records.
Fully satisfied n this regard the board
has named the sum-and q very mod
crate sum. toto be expended for
that purpose. An election has been
called, according to law, and the tax
payers are to have an opportunity to
decide for themselves. If the PROPOSE.
ton is rejected, the commissioners will
have the consolation of knowing that
they are relieved from all responsibility
in the matter, for the present at least
The pressing need for a court house ane
jail, however, will no doubt necessitat'
another election in the course of q few
months. As these elections cost from
$500 to 5000 each, it would be wise econ
omy to decide the question permanent!
ON july 2Sth.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
Bartlett Items,
Special Correspondence Of the I%NrEH-OcEAN.

Special correspondence OF the lNTEI-OCEAS
BARTLETT, June S.-The many impri-
cations that are hurled at Dakota weather
arc very Unjust to our climate. Crops
are all looking very we'll while Iowa and
Minnesota are actually suffering for rain.
The recent rain in southern Minnesota
is reported as only temporary relieving
tho crops which have suffered much from
drouth. True, a dry summer here would
be hard on crops, buff wo have as much
rain as we have had sprinkled along we
are all right. Don't cry till the milk is
spilled.
Mr.. Jamss NJ. Gagen has been in town
for the past few days in the interest Of the
Deering Binder Co. lIe is now further
up the line.
This week closes the first month of
Jul three months term Of school. At
tendance is fair and 'things go of
smoothly
Considerable traffic in Buffalo bones
at present. Indians are the principal
marketers.
The frost Friday night was something
of a scare for II farmers, but it proved
a "false alarm.'' Grain was very little,
if any, damaged.
A slight sparring match (without ropes
or seconds) came Off Monday. Few knew
of the proposed meeting and no tickets
were sold. The heavy weight was bodily
Knocked out. He will bring suit against
his opponent, it is rumored, on the charge
that ''he hit too hard and too many in +:
place. Excepting the unlucky parcip'
liant i'll the above mentioned demon.
stration ofhostilities, II town folks pc.
sess the usual degree of health, happi.
ness and domestic tranquility. T. S.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
THE Rolette County Record has been

THE Rolette County Record has been
established at st. John by H. D.. Wilcox.
The editor says that Gin politics the
Record is Democratic to the CORE" but
qualities this statement by saying that
Gin local politics it will labor for reform,
purity and economy" How in the
name of goodness Wilcox expects his
county to prosper with a Democratic
paper published at its chief metropolis
is more than we can understand. If
there is anything that will SINCE the
crops and parboil the soil, it's Democ-
racy. If there is anything that will
cancel a homestead and call an honest
pre-. emptor q liar and a thief, it's De-
mocracy. If there is anything that
will transform this blossomlng region
into an Indian reservation and populate
it with savages, it's Democracy. If
there is anything that will snatch the
twin characterization and Enterprise
from the warm breast of their mother
-Progrcss-and dash out their brains
against the sod shanty of Cleveland ire
FORM" it's Democracy. For heavens
sake, Wilcox, change your politics if
you want plenty Of rain and a bountiful
harvest,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11

nicely this summer. The hour of meet
ing is half past ten in the morning, with
preaching Immediately following the
Sabbath school.
Whitehill Moore was quite sick for a
few days last week, but is now able to be
around as usual.
Queen City.
Special Correspondence Of the I%xrER-OcEAN.l
Mrs. Camp visited her valuable claim
here last Tuesday in company with her
son, late from California. Both were de-
lighted with her prospect of good crops.
Mr.. Webster has completed an excel
lent pasture having enclosed 60 or 20
acres with a good wire fence.
+. Chisholm and the Morrison broth
ers have made large pastures along the
lake shore, thus securing plenty of water
and The best grazing.
Our new ..church is inclosed and partly
seated. So we have Sunday school in it
ever Sabbath OF 2 O'Clock p. IN.
Rev. Mr.. banks, pastor Of the Presby-
terian church at Devils Lake is to preach
here in the new church on Sunday June
10 at three o'clock p. m. Let all who
possibly can attend this our ''opening
meeting.".
If the advancing railroad will cross the
"Narrows'' at Freshwater lake at Bel
garde bridge and put in a switch south
east OF hat place and another here at
Queen City, it will thereby secure an
abundance Of good water and also pass
through the best wheat belt in North
| Dakota. L..
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
Fourth of JulyA

Although the committees on fourth of
July celebration haye not completed
their duties, the committee OH program
haye drafted the following which is sub
ject to change rs tho ~exegencies Of the
case may require. Hon. H. w. Lord
and +. w. Wilder have consented to
take part in the literary parts, Mr..
Wilder reading the declaration and Mr..
Lord delivering an Grafton. Prof. Hast
ings' celebrated band will furnish the
music, The celebration will take place
at the fair grounds; andin the afternoon
the following features of amusement will
be caraied out:
Running races, free for all; purses, S25.
$l5, $40.
Pony race, 2 in 3, free for all; purses,
Sis. $40, s..
Trotting 2 In 81 minute class; purses,
1926, $l5, $40,
Mule race, single dash, purses; 81, IS,
$3.
Pony race, free for all p; purses, 81, S.,
SO.
Foot race, single dash, one hundred
yards ; purses, 81, 81, $l.5O.
Bicycle race, free for all p; 2 in 3, purss,
IS, 50.
The Fourth of July ribbon will be
given the best single driver, open to
those not in the races.
Glass ball shooting, club rules, SIS.
Boys hopping race, S1.0O, SOC.
Jumping highest. 50; longest, $3.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
Excursion to Totten.

Seyenty-tive excursionsits left this city
on the Minnie H. Thursday morning,
going to Ft. Totten to spend the day, and
to witness the ceremony of ordaining a
young Catholic priest by Bishop Marty
assisted by Fathers Claude, Jerome,
Malo, BONN, Cassiday and Burning.
Ordination took place at tho mission
school church, which was crowded with
people. Fintan Weiderkehr is the
name of the priest ordained. He
is Of che Benedictine order, and
his work will be among tho Dako-
tas. At the close of the ceremony
the Indian children of the school were
marched in procession, making a very
fine appearance. The excursionists took
dinner at the Palmer House, after which
they were driven to points of interest
under tho supervision of Postmaster
Egan and Signal Service Observer Ford.
The boat left on the return trip at 4
o'clock, and Capt. Herman steamed
east across Agate bay, giving a fine view
of that delightful spot. The trip was a
most delightful one, the excursionists
agreeing that we have a most beautiful
lake with picturesque surroundings and
that Capt. Herman knows how to make
his guests comfortable. An excursion
and picnic to Agate bay is now in o n
formulation.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
In Trouble Again..

Arthur McGahey, who got into nu-
merous ugly scrapes in this city in the
past three years, does not seem to have
improved his ways as he follows the
curse of empire westward. The deputy
sheriff Of Ward county brought him
having arrested him at Little Muddy
on a charge of highway robbery. It is
reported by parties in from Minot that
McGahey and a chum ''held up" a man
in broad daylight at Little Muddy and
robbed him of $l3. The preliminary ex-
animation will be before Justice Roark
at Minot and there is a fair prospect that
Arthur will be sent to abide for a timein
els will pass upon the case this fall.
There has been considerable lenlency
toward McGahey in this region, owing
to his youth, but he seems determined
upon a course leading to perdition.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
Frank Bennett IN Trouble.

a report reaches this city that Frank
Bennett, who gave the authorities here
considerable uneasiness at one time and
shooting at Sheriff shore Of Benson
county, is in Jail at jamestown charged
with the theft of an overcoat. Bennett
was before Judge Francis at Minnewau-
kan last fall for his Minot shooting
scrapo, aud was given 80 days to ar
range his business affairs and leave the
territory. Later on he got an extension
of time from the Judge, and it is claimed
that when he was arrested at Jamestown
he was en- route to Bismarck to see the
judge and get another extension. The
case will come before the Stutsman
county grand Jury.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
Down the Line,

Special Correspondence Of the INTER.OcEAN.
ODESSA, June "a heavy frost OH the
morning of the 4th inst, cut some pieces
of wheat near the lake quito severely,
but did little damage elsewhere. This is
tho reverse of the usual order of things,
for the lake has heretofore proved a safe
guard when much damage has been done
by frost at u distance from tho water.
Another curious feature of this frost is
that gardens lying right by the side of
the worst cut wheat arc not damaged in
the least.
Mr.. Newbre has secured the farm form
erly owned by Mrs. Vanhorn, and will
put o or five breaking teams to work
on it Mt once.
Pat Pendcrgast has done some of the
best work that has G been done on the
roads in this township. He knows how
TO build a grade that il both substantial
some good work on the road from CrarY
to Jerusalem where it passes through
his district.
II. T.. Stevens is making preparations
to build a basement stable 22x23 feet.
This is II kind of improvement we like
to SEQ, for it is permanent and makes
the farm look more homelikc.
r. NJ. Caldorwood received q seyere
scalp wound last Thursday while re-
atory to relaying the wall. He was
about 40 feet down and it Is supposed a
small stone became detatched from the
under side of tho bucket where it had
stuck in the clay, and fell from near the
top of the well. The wound was imme-
diately dressed and is rapidly healing.
The breaking season opened fayorably
this year, but it is now too dry to do good
work, and If heavy rain does not come
soon but little breaking will be done.
Our Sabbath school isl furnishing
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11

some and commodious structure which
cost about $4,000, a little less than that
we understand.
The character of the obligation and
the manner IF raising the money l.
questions which do not generally seem
to be understood. The general court
house bond bill passed at the last ses-
sion Of the legislature was vetoed by the
"reform" governor who was sent all the
way from New York to rule the desti-
MES of Dakota. Consequently, no
county in the territory can issue court
house bonds. II Therefore becomes nee
essary to use county warrants. Up to
the present time Ramsey county war;
rents have never commanded a greater
price than 95 cents, but a proposition
has been made by responsible parties
to take the proposed court house and
Jail warrants at par-one hundred cents on
the dollar. OF course the board will sell
the warrants, if voted. to the highest
bidder. 1t is settled before hand that
they will not go below par, and it is safe
to predict that they will be placed at a
premium. The credit of Ramsey county
is gilt-edged ; there is no doubt about it.
Another thing perhaps should be
stated to set at rest some rumors which
come to the INTER- OCEAN. The ques.
ton has been asked. will the warrants
he issued III a lump SO that some bank
or capitalist will have the benefit OF
handling the money for several months
before it is needed? In answer to this
we believe the proper and business like
way is to issue the warrants in small
amounts as fast as the funds are re.
quired to pay for the building at various
stages of it's construction. This, we
understand, is the purpose Of the board.
1t is the only course that a conservative
board of business men, such as Ramsey
county has at the present time, can or
will pursue.
AS to the time when this debt shall be
paid, the warrants are drawn for ter
years. but a funding net car be passed
by the next legislature providing for the
issue of twenty-year bonds to take NJ
Indebtedness ut no greater interest thar
six per cent. These bonds will bring {
premium, and thus the time for pay
ment will be prolonged and the Interest
reduced. This is q common pratice ii
all countries of good financial standing
If there are any other features of thi
court house and Jail matter which hav'
not been fully set forth, or if any tax
payer has anything to say on the sui
ject, the columns Of this journal ar
open for that purpose. The INTER
OCEAN proposes that there shall be
square deal all around. There is II
reason to believe that it will be othe1
wise.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11

w. R. B1ERIY, for several years past
connected with the Grand Forks Her.
aid, %edltorially, has resigned his po-
sltion and will hereafter devote his en-.
tire attention to his "Guide for County
and Township Oficers,"a work which
has become a standard authority
throughout Dakota. The INTER.OcEAN
has arranged to furnish Mr.. Bierly's
"Guide" in connection with this jour-
nal for the small sum Of SO, this price
including II years subscription to the
INrER-O OCEAN. Every county and town
ship officer should have one of these
ttGuides.n
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
COURT HOURE AND JAIL.

Discussion Of the proposition to build
n court house and jail deyelopes all
kinds of unfounded rumors and reports.
The present location of the county seat
is as near the center of population as il
could be placed. 1t is as convenient to
the western residents of the county MS to
those of the eastern portion. tits with
in all hours drive Of the thickly'setur''
region along the eastern shore of the
lake. 1t Is equally easy Of access to
the well populated country west and
north. 1t is located in the largest and
most important town within a radius of
100 miles, and Is OF the only line
of railroad in the county. The talk
about removing the county seat is UNI
profitable. 1t could not he removed
east without inconveniencing the west !;
or west without inconveniencing the
cast. Under the law, it could not be re-
moved unless two-thirds of the entire
population we're in favor of removal.
Ifsubmitted to q vote, as required by
law, 1t stands to reason that there would
he a two-thirds vote against it, and be-
sides the expense of such an election
Ramsey county would have u county
seat fight, the disappointment and cha
grin oyer which would leave a lasting
sting that could not be otherwise than
detrimental to, the county's interests.
A chronic cast of county seat war is
worse than drouth it is more terrible
than grasshoppers l n Kansas. Some
counties in South Dakota have been
almost depopulated and their treasur-
les bankrupted by county seat wars, and
the battle still RACES.
But happily there is no serious inten'
ton IN the part of any one in Ramsey
of precipitating a county seat war, and
the only question uppermost in the
minds of the taxpayers is in reference
to the ACCESSIBILITY Of buiIding q safe re.
pository for out valuable records and
constructing a Jail to accommodate our
prisoners. 1t has been repeatedly shown
in these columns that the interest on
the investment necessary for these in
stitutions will not exceed the amount
now being paid out by the county for
rent. Now if we consider the matter Of
Inconvenience to the public in being
obliged TO walk all over town 10 find
aHr county officers and the constant
peril that oar county records are in
there is an absolute profit to the county
in the enterprise.
The amount voted by the board o
commissioners = $40, OOO cannot b.
said to be extravigant. Indeed, quite
number of The largest taxpayers say
is not enough. However, it ii the be
lief Of experienced mep that the sum
ample. Walsh county has avery hand
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
The Fourth at Towner.

Bob Fox was IN from TOwner Wednes-
day to order the Fourth of July printing
said he wanted it done by steam, too.
The program will comprise the reading
and 4 grand bowery dance and display Of
fireworks in the evening. +. II. Thursby
is president of the day. The reception
committee is as follows: Col. John Ely,
Ole Gilbertson. Capt. II. Hutton, Jas. il.
Reed, Gordon Sewell and Edwin Hickey.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11

Gov. HILL, the Democratic executive
of New York and a prominent aspirant
for presidential honors in 1888, has
sounded the keynote of the coming
campaign by vetoing the high license
bill passed by the legislature of that
state. In other words. he offers d prem.
ium upon rum and crime and poverty.
if in return he can secure the votes of
the lawless elements for himself or his
Marty.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
Delicious Whisky,

Bert Re4ua has just received q barrel
of the great Lewis Whisky, so old that
the memory Of man runneth not back
of Its distillation. The Lewis whisky
Is famous for its decorating qualities.
Most whisky contents itself with the
decoration of tho nose, but the Lewis
whisky paints beautiful landscapes upon
the exterior of the brain and frescoes the
inner walls of the Uranium with happy
hues. Bert says it comes high, hNt he
must have it, it
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
An Awful TRAGEDY.

MINNEAPoLls, June G.-The Evening
Journal special from Huron, OAK, says;
A terrible tragedy occurred about twelve
miles from here this morning about 10
o'clock. A man named Nelson shot and
killed Mrs. Shaw, her son aged Is, her
sister, Miss Lyman, ago %, and a man
named Kelsey. Hc then went home and
placing the muzzle of the rifle to his own
head, blow his brains out, The cause
of the shooting was a contest over Il tree
claim which had been decided in favor of
Mrs. Shaw. Mr.. Lyman was with the
party, but escaped by getting behind
his team. The most intense excitement
exists in the vicinity and hundreds of
people are flocking to the scene.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
TowHer on Top.
Pioneer Pryss.

Col. o. NJ. Towner. whose reputation
first established as a Dakota boomer
in 1882, is just now booming a mine in
Montana. The colonel is one of the get
there kind of people, and has a way of
sessed by very few men. He went out
to Helena 4 few days ago, looked up a
mine that was for sale. organized COM
pany, purchased it, and tho other day he
had Just returned from Chicago, where
he had bought $4,000 worth OF machine
~ with which to operate the new mine.
He has a good financial interest in the
company, and it did not cost him a cent
| of cash,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
Serious Assault.

\ man named Rennigen was assaulted
and seriously injured by Joseph stoesser
Thursday morning a short distance
northeast of Grand Harbor. Renninger
was of a party of immigrants who were
going west. They :icamped on Stoesser's
fields and tho trouble arose from a dis
pute over tho damage to the grass.
stone making an ugly wound and knock
ing him %senseless. Sheriff Wagness was
unable to find Stoessor up to noon yes
terday,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
NEWS.
Various Notes Gathered by the
"Inter-O Ocean" staff.
Noonan Notes.

Noonan Notes.
Special Correspondence of the ISrER-OcEAN.
NooNAN, June S.-Frost has not
seriously injured the growing crops, so
far as / can ascertain.
Verify this is q time of machine
agents.
The school house in the northeast
portion of the township is completed,
and school commenced Monday with
Mrs. Sparks as teacher.
William Whitley purchased a fine
young mare of Frank Griffin this week.
E. England, an agent from Crookston
nursery, passed through this locality
soliciting orders for tree seeds. He
was quite successful among tree claim
owners, so I hear.
James Henley spent Sunday with
his little family rs usual, returning to
your city on Monday.
Mr.. Will Henley took in Devils Lake
Monday.
Any n having three good heavy
mares for sale can find q purchaser by
applying to G. S. Pickering.
Hope the building of a court house
may become an assured fact. Let it be
~ 1iIOAAAiAACAo VI Az puOIIS oPAAAo skAAN
enterprise of Ramsey County.
ROMEO.
Events on the South Shore.
Special Correspondence Of the INrER-OcEAN.
FT. ToTTEN, June 9.-Mr. and Mrs. NJ
d. Flint and daughter Miss Mamie, Of
Minnewaukan, were over last Thursday
| visiting friends.
Mrs. A. o. Whipple and Mrs. J. A
| Camp Of Devils Lake, accompanied by
| MI. A. II. Ten Brock of Middletown n,
! Y, were over on Monday.
The Rev. Bishop Marty came up from
jamestown on Tuesday and is the guess
of Major Cramsie.
Tho sad news has reached here of the
death of DR.. NJ. j. Drabellc al tides Moines
1t will be remembered that DR.. Drabellt
was for several years the Indian agency
physician, having resigned last Febru'
airy. He leaves a young wife and baby
His wife was Il daughter of Judge
Mitchell of Des Moines,
For a genuine Totten "boOln" see the
New Rockford Transcript OF Juno Sth.
A large number OF visitors are over to
day (Thursday) to attend the ordainint
ceremonies of Brother Finton of Indi
ana as priest-the bishop officiating, as
sisted by Fathers Claude and Jerome.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11

A Great Machinery and Lumber
Depot.
We wish to say to our patrons and the
public that We have removed our place
of business to the Rink on Fifth street,
opposite the First National Bank, where
new customers. Thanking them for
past favors, we hope to merit their trade
in the future, We will carry a full line
of dry pine lumber and all kinds OF
building material. We also handle the
old reliable Mccormick Steel Binder,
9t4 GARNER & CLEVELAND.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-11
DIVISION on the seventh standard

DIVISION on the seventh standard is
growing more popular every day. The
statehood meeting ut Huron this week
accomplished the purpose Of initiating
concerted action on the part of both
South and North Dakota in the interest
Of division. Judge Campbell, Gov. Mel.
lette and J. H. Drake we're appointed a
committee to visit and confer with North
Dakota diyisionists.